NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin, on a two-day visit to India, was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday.
President Droupadi Murmu and President Putin introduced each other to the dignitaries from each other's country at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Murmu welcomed President Putin at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Putin commenced his state visit to India on Thursday evening and was given a warm welcome by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who received him at the airport and accompanied him from the tarmac in the same vehicle.
The visit, packed with high-level engagements across the national capital, underscores the continuing strategic significance of India-Russia ties amid shifting global geopolitics.